Unless you invest in people, you are not going to see growth in the long term, the medium term, and maybe even the short term.

A lot of young people dont think they can make a difference. Thats really what I am at Dartmouth to do. Im there to tell the young people, Look, a few committed souls can change the world.

There will be water and food fights everywhere.

What happens when corn and wheat prices rise is that we see real increases in malnutrition and under-nutrition. And when children are malnourished, their brain development actually slows down and is affected. So this is not just a short-term impact.

Why is it that when it comes to our most cherished social goal [health care], we not only tolerate poor execution, sometimes we even celebrate it?

Water and sanitation has not had the same kind of champion that global health, and even education, have had.

Unless you invest in people, you are not going to see growth in the long term, the medium term, and maybe even the short term.